* Butterfree shares the same [[species]] name with {{p|Beautifly}}. They are both known as Butterfly Pokémon.

* Butterfree shares the same [[species]] name with {{p|Beautifly}}. They are both known as Butterfly Pokémon.

* Butterfree can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Beedrill}}. Both of their unevolved stages evolve into their respective first evolutionary stages at level 7, which then evolve into their respective final forms at level 10. They both also go through metamorphosis-like evolution and have the same amount base stat total of 385. Also, while Beedrill is a [[version exclusive]] of {{g|Black}} and {{g|Black 2}}, Butterfree is exclusive to {{g|White}} and {{g|White 2}}.

* Butterfree can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Beedrill}}. Both of their unevolved stages evolve into their respective first evolutionary stages at level 7, which then evolve into their respective final forms at level 10. They both also go through metamorphosis-like evolution and have the same amount base stat total of 385. Also, while Beedrill is a [[version exclusive]] of {{g|Black}} and {{g|Black 2}}, Butterfree is exclusive to {{g|White}} and {{g|White 2}}.

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*Butterfree was originally {{p|Venonat}}'s evolution and {{p|Venomoth}} was originally {{p|Metapod}}'s evolution. This was later switched however.

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===Origin===

===Origin===

Its design appears to be based upon a common butterfly, most likely a {{wp|Large White|Cabbage White butterfly}} (more specifically, {{wp|Black-veined White|Aporia crataegi}}).

Its design appears to be based upon a common butterfly, most likely a {{wp|Large White|Cabbage White butterfly}} (more specifically, {{wp|Black-veined White|Aporia crataegi}}).

Biology

Physiology

Butterfree resembles a vaguely anthropomorphic butterfly. Unlike true insects, it only has four legs, which are a pale blue color. It has a nose-like structure, which is a similar color. The coloration of a Butterfree's body is a darker purple-blue. It has large veined wings, which are white with black markings. These markings can help distinguish male and female individuals. It has large compound eyes that tend to be a reddish color. Like members of the order Lepidoptera, Butterfree's two pairs of wings are covered in fine scales. Its legs are covered in fine hairs, which aid in the collection of pollen.

Gender differences

A female has black spots on the lower parts of her wings. In Generation V, they're purple instead.

Special abilities

The waterproof scales on Butterfree's wings are loosely attached, and if the Butterfree flaps them hard enough, they will be released into the air. This resulting "dust" is toxic, and can be irritating if inhaled. In some cases, additional powders will be mixed in, some causing sleep and others paralysis.

In addition to the usual powers possessed by Bug-type Pokémon, Butterfree also learns a variety of powerful Psychic-type moves.

Behavior

Butterfree spends most of its time foraging for honey and pollen, locating the flowers by its sense of smell. In the wild, they need to eat constantly. Special adaptations such as waterproofing on their wings, and tiny hairs on their legs let them gather food even in the rain. Butterfree will roam up to six miles (ten kilometers) from their nest in search of honey.

Habitat

Butterfree can be found in forests and wooded areas with high amounts of moisture and mist. They can also sometimes be found flying near the ocean, which may be part of Butterfree's migratory breeding pattern. This Pokémon's natural range includes Kanto, Johto, Sinnoh, Unova and Guyana.

A pink Butterfree appeared in Bye-Bye Butterfree where Ash's Butterfree fell in love with her, and fought to save her from Team Rocket. At the end of the episode, Ash released his Butterfree to mate with the pink Butterfree.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Pokémon Adventures, Yellow has a Butterfree which evolved from a Caterpie she befriended and captured. Her uncle, Fisherman Wilton, also has a Butterfree. Both of them are able to use Butterfree as a mode of flight, using Butterfree to hold onto their backs as they fly.

Trivia

Butterfree is the first Pokémon shown in the anime to have an alternate color. However, this alternate color was pink, which is not the same as the alternate color of Butterfree in the games. In the games, only its wings, feet, hands, and mouth are pink.

Butterfree shares the same species name with Beautifly. They are both known as Butterfly Pokémon.

Butterfree can be seen as a parallel to Beedrill. Both of their unevolved stages evolve into their respective first evolutionary stages at level 7, which then evolve into their respective final forms at level 10. They both also go through metamorphosis-like evolution and have the same amount base stat total of 385. Also, while Beedrill is a version exclusive of Pokémon Black and Pokémon Black 2, Butterfree is exclusive to Pokémon White and Pokémon White 2.